http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:01:29 +0200 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:01:29 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/16/pillory-linden-of-grossporthen-900-year-old-tree-with-a-grim-history http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/16/pillory-linden-of-grossporthen-900-year-old-tree-with-a-grim-history Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:10:34 +0200 Up to 900 years old and nearly ten metres thick, the Prangerlinde in Großpörthen, Saxony-Anhalt, still bears an old iron collar on its trunk, a unique natural and historical monument. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/15/deceased-academic-jason-ardays-family-decries-campaign-of-harassment-against-him http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/15/deceased-academic-jason-ardays-family-decries-campaign-of-harassment-against-him Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:03:41 +0200 The academic was found dead a week after he quit his role as Cambridge University professor and Jesus College fellow after allegations he had plagiarised parts of his PhD thesis and embellished his life achievements. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/15/from-gaza-condoms-to-your-mom-outgoing-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitts-most- http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/15/from-gaza-condoms-to-your-mom-outgoing-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitts-most- Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:21:48 +0200 Karoline Leavitt announced this week she was stepping down from her role as White House Press Secretary. From her combative relationship with the press to viral moments which have made her infamous, here is a lookback at her most divisive moments behind the podium. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/italian-police-recover-stolen-renoir-cezanne-and-matisse-artworks-worth-millions http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/italian-police-recover-stolen-renoir-cezanne-and-matisse-artworks-worth-millions Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:51:23 +0200 The paintings were taken by thieves from the villa of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, in a heist that lasted under three minutes. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/the-rise-of-conscious-festivals-where-music-spirituality-and-nature-meet http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/the-rise-of-conscious-festivals-where-music-spirituality-and-nature-meet Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:18:49 +0200 Thousands of people from across Europe and beyond have travelled to the UK to experience the Medicine Festival, where music, spirituality, nature and traditional ceremonies come together. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/brussels-central-square-transformed-into-giant-japan-inspired-flower-carpet http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/brussels-central-square-transformed-into-giant-japan-inspired-flower-carpet Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:48:42 +0200 Inspired by Hokusai’s 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa,' the carpet features more than 700,000 flowers and measures approximately 70 metres long and 24 metres wide. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/beyond-the-headlines-daniel-malikyar-on-capturing-the-unseen-beauty-of-afghanistan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/beyond-the-headlines-daniel-malikyar-on-capturing-the-unseen-beauty-of-afghanistan Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:15:21 +0200 Photographer Daniel Malikyar is using his project titled Afghanistan to counter the way the country is typically seen through headlines of war, conflict and the Taliban's takeover. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/lobster-dresses-and-unmade-beds-the-best-exhibitions-to-see-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/lobster-dresses-and-unmade-beds-the-best-exhibitions-to-see-in-europe Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:03:27 +0200 From riveting retrospectives to perspective-shifting showcases, 2026 has already spoilt us with an incredible selection of exhibitions. Here's a round-up of the best ongoing ones to catch across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/album-of-the-year-phoebe-bridgers-lost-weekend-euronews-cultures-review-and-verdict http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/album-of-the-year-phoebe-bridgers-lost-weekend-euronews-cultures-review-and-verdict Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:09:49 +0200 It's been a six year wait since the release of American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers' critically acclaimed 'Punisher'... Now, fans finally get her third solo effort, and it's already a strong contender for Album of the Year. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/assumption-day-greece-prepares-to-celebrate-the-summer-easter-this-weekend http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/assumption-day-greece-prepares-to-celebrate-the-summer-easter-this-weekend Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:56:20 +0200 The 15th of August is one of the most important religious festivals in the Orthodox church and a day when traditions revive and endure across Greece. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/pop-tarts-tupac-and-marriage-marco-rubio-opens-up-in-rare-podcast-appearance http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/pop-tarts-tupac-and-marriage-marco-rubio-opens-up-in-rare-podcast-appearance Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:09:39 +0200 Joined by his wife Jeanette, the US Secretary of State spoke about family life, music, marriage and his eating habits in a wide-ranging podcast interview. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/from-witnesses-to-separation-of-assets-new-details-on-cristiano-and-georginas-wedding http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/from-witnesses-to-separation-of-assets-new-details-on-cristiano-and-georginas-wedding Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:51:00 +0200 Documents seen by "Jornal de Notícias" show that one of the world’s most high-profile couples chose separation of property, with their five children and four witnesses attending the ceremony. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/total-eclipse-of-the-heart-data-reveals-most-popular-songs-played-during-this-weeks-solar- http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/total-eclipse-of-the-heart-data-reveals-most-popular-songs-played-during-this-weeks-solar- Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:47:07 +0200 As millions turned their eyes to the skies for Wednesday's solar eclipse, fresh data shows they also listened to the much-missed Bonnie Tyler and her 80s power ballad 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/childs-play-french-artist-saypes-giant-ephemeral-frescoes-takeover-swiss-alpine-resort http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/14/childs-play-french-artist-saypes-giant-ephemeral-frescoes-takeover-swiss-alpine-resort Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:16:08 +0200 The latest works in a series of experimental and ephemeral paintings by French land artist Saype are currently on display on the high slopes of Swiss alpine resort Villars-sur-Ollon, however the works are starting to slowly disappear. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/victor-coyote-dies-a-life-devoted-to-exploring-diverse-cultural-forms http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/victor-coyote-dies-a-life-devoted-to-exploring-diverse-cultural-forms Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:16:49 +0200 Víctor Coyote, the stage name of Víctor María Aparicio Abundancia, died on Thursday in Galicia in a cycling accident. He was 67 and leaves a bold four-decade career spanning music, comics, film and videos. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-the-end-of-oak-street-putting-the-jurassic-world-franch http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-the-end-of-oak-street-putting-the-jurassic-world-franch Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:40:26 +0200 A mysterious cosmic event uproots Oak Street from 80s suburbia to prehistoric times... It's the blockbuster surprise of the summer. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/and-the-winner-is-burgas-to-host-2027-eurovision-song-contest http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/and-the-winner-is-burgas-to-host-2027-eurovision-song-contest Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:05:01 +0200 Bulgaria's 4th largest city Burgas has won the right to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The Black Sea resort has been praised for its 'uniqueness' as the country prepares to hold the world's biggest live song competition for the very first time. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/solar-eclipse-2026-in-pictures-the-best-shots-from-around-europe http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/solar-eclipse-2026-in-pictures-the-best-shots-from-around-europe Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:36:00 +0200 Millions witnessed the most significant eclipse in Europe for decades yesterday evening as the Sun disappeared behind the Moon. Here are some of the best shots taken from the celestial event. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/the-best-night-of-my-life-travis-kelce-shares-first-thoughts-on-intimate-wedding-to-taylor http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/13/the-best-night-of-my-life-travis-kelce-shares-first-thoughts-on-intimate-wedding-to-taylor Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:46:37 +0200 American footballer Travis Kelce has revealed his feelings about becoming one with Taylor Swift in his first comments on his secretive marriage to the pop sensation. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/eurovision-to-exclude-countries-at-war-from-hosting-contest-ebu-says http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/eurovision-to-exclude-countries-at-war-from-hosting-contest-ebu-says Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:06:46 +0200 The EBU said it could commission an independent security assessment before deciding whether a winning country is capable of hosting the event safely. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/the-office-star-british-actor-lucy-davis-reveals-incurable-cancer-diagnosis http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/the-office-star-british-actor-lucy-davis-reveals-incurable-cancer-diagnosis Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:23:31 +0200 After keeping it private for 18 months, British actor Lucy Davis has now revealed she has incurable cancer. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/queens-brian-may-outraged-by-ai-version-of-album-cover-and-tells-uk-pm-andy-burnham-you-mu http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/queens-brian-may-outraged-by-ai-version-of-album-cover-and-tells-uk-pm-andy-burnham-you-mu Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:58:36 +0200 "Maybe this is the time to realise WE ACTUALLY DON'T NEED AI," Brian May declared when posting a ridiculously poor version of what AI thinks one of Queen's albums looks like. He has urged UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to block AI "before it's too late". http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/the-most-expensive-engagement-ring-ever-everything-we-know-about-ronaldos-jaw-dropping-dia http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/the-most-expensive-engagement-ring-ever-everything-we-know-about-ronaldos-jaw-dropping-dia Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:33:45 +0200 Cristiano Ronaldo and his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez are officially married - but the real mystery remains on her finger. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/fragrant-fortunes-dohas-teeb-al-hazm-plans-london-debut-as-gulf-perfumes-gain-wider-appeal http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/fragrant-fortunes-dohas-teeb-al-hazm-plans-london-debut-as-gulf-perfumes-gain-wider-appeal Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:11:58 +0200 From oud and bukhoor to niche fragrance houses, the Teeb Al Hazm perfume exhibition reflects the Gulf's enduring love of scent as organisers prepare to take the concept to Europe. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/jack-lowden-for-james-bond-did-british-tv-presenter-and-author-richard-osman-leak-identity http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/jack-lowden-for-james-bond-did-british-tv-presenter-and-author-richard-osman-leak-identity Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:10:42 +0200 Speaking on his podcast, Richard Osman claimed to have insider knowledge that suggests a certain Scottish actor could be next in line to play James Bond... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/spotify-to-label-ai-generated-artist-personas-with-new-ai-persona-badges http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/spotify-to-label-ai-generated-artist-personas-with-new-ai-persona-badges Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:19:20 +0200 Spotify's move comes as AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, with Deezer recently reporting that AI tracks accounted for more than half of all new daily uploads in June. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/cristiano-ronaldo-says-yes-in-secret-intimate-ceremony-in-cascais http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/cristiano-ronaldo-says-yes-in-secret-intimate-ceremony-in-cascais Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:05:15 +0200 Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez were married on Tuesday in a discreet ceremony in Cascais, a small picturesque coastal resort west of the capital Lisbon. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/you-want-it-darker-the-ideal-total-solar-eclipse-playlist-is-here http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/you-want-it-darker-the-ideal-total-solar-eclipse-playlist-is-here Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:29:13 +0200 Mainland Europe experiences its full solar eclipse in two decades tonight. The Euronews Culture team picks the 10 songs you need to listen to when darkness falls... http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/remains-of-two-wehrmacht-soldiers-found-in-danube-one-served-in-waffen-ss http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/remains-of-two-wehrmacht-soldiers-found-in-danube-one-served-in-waffen-ss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:10:12 +0200 A Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube; underneath are the remains of two German soldiers with ID tags, one likely Waffen-SS. Experts now study the bones: how old were they and did they drive over a mine? http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/how-christopher-columbus-saves-his-life-in-jamaica-with-an-eclipse-astronomical-ruse http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/12/how-christopher-columbus-saves-his-life-in-jamaica-with-an-eclipse-astronomical-ruse Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:50:58 +0200 Stranded on Jamaica and close to starvation, the navigator studied astronomical tables and accurately predicted a lunar eclipse that he used to carry favour with the indigenous Taínos. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/striking-images-wehrmacht-motorcycle-from-danube-looks-almost-new http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/striking-images-wehrmacht-motorcycle-from-danube-looks-almost-new Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:30:28 +0200 The discovery of a motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers is making headlines worldwide. Low Danube levels in Budapest exposed the Second World War machine, now cleaned and remarkably well preserved. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/brad-pitt-backs-certain-use-of-ai-in-hollywood-its-going-to-help-these-mid-budget-films-ge http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/brad-pitt-backs-certain-use-of-ai-in-hollywood-its-going-to-help-these-mid-budget-films-ge Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:09:49 +0200 Brad Pitt has shared that when it comes to making expensive visual effects more affordable, AI could help more modestly budgeted productions get off the ground. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/three-banksy-artworks-cost-uk-taxpayers-almost-150000-to-remove http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/three-banksy-artworks-cost-uk-taxpayers-almost-150000-to-remove Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:38:15 +0200 The costs have reignited the debate over whether Banksy’s work should be treated as vandalism or valuable public art - and whether taxpayers should have to contribute. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/why-is-the-internet-accusing-anne-hathaway-of-wearing-a-fake-pregnancy-belly http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/why-is-the-internet-accusing-anne-hathaway-of-wearing-a-fake-pregnancy-belly Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:06:42 +0200 Social media users have claimed that Anne Hathaway was wearing a fake pregnancy belly on the red carpet for the premiere of 'The End Of Oak Street'. This has led the actress to respond and further proves that the chronically online really need a hobby. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/10-books-9-films-and-8-songs-about-eclipses http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/10-books-9-films-and-8-songs-about-eclipses Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:30:55 +0200 With the 12 August total solar eclipse in sight, remember this cosmic event has long shaped culture, as spectacle and storytelling tool. Here is a cultural selection inspired by it. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/mapping-the-past-cappadocia-biennial-charts-new-course-between-art-and-geography http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/mapping-the-past-cappadocia-biennial-charts-new-course-between-art-and-geography Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:00:25 +0200 The first Cappadocia Biennial, built around the theme "Birth", stands out for keeping its works rooted in the Turkish region's natural and historical landscape. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/mystery-solved-story-of-wehrmacht-motorbike-found-in-the-danube http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/11/mystery-solved-story-of-wehrmacht-motorbike-found-in-the-danube Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:20:51 +0200 Record low water on the Danube has revealed in Budapest a perfectly preserved Wehrmacht DKW NZ 350-1 motorbike from WWII. Euronews investigates its role, its factory origins, when it may have sunk, and whether the dead nearby were its riders. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/inside-the-italian-prison-where-inmates-find-freedom-through-theatre http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/inside-the-italian-prison-where-inmates-find-freedom-through-theatre Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:26:48 +0200 At Italy’s Volterra prison, inmates work alongside professional theatre-makers as part of the long-running Compagnia della Fortezza project. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/the-jason-arday-controversy-explaining-the-university-of-cambridge-scandal-rocking-british http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/the-jason-arday-controversy-explaining-the-university-of-cambridge-scandal-rocking-british Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:20 +0200 A high-profile plagiarism row has led to one of the biggest academic scandals in the UK's history. It centers on Professor Jason Arday, the new poster boy in an ongoing culture war centered around "wokeness" and DEI. His controversial memoir is set to published later this month. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/prado-museum-reimagines-masterpieces-in-solar-eclipse-light http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/prado-museum-reimagines-masterpieces-in-solar-eclipse-light Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:29:14 +0200 The Prado Museum in Madrid has unveiled "El Prado in the Light of the Eclipse", an audiovisual work using AI and digital art to show how an eclipse reshapes iconic paintings in its collection. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/harry-potter-fans-force-cable-diversion-of-multimillion-pipeline-project-to-protect-dobbys http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/harry-potter-fans-force-cable-diversion-of-multimillion-pipeline-project-to-protect-dobbys Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:34:41 +0200 It has been revealed that Harry Potter fans succeeded in diverting a multimillion-pound power link between the UK and Ireland after they pointed out the project would disturb a memorial to Dobby the House Elf. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/comic-con-astana-brings-global-stars-and-thousands-of-cosplay-fans-to-kazakhstan http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/10/comic-con-astana-brings-global-stars-and-thousands-of-cosplay-fans-to-kazakhstan Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:13:56 +0200 Comic Con Astana, Central Asia's biggest pop culture festival, has celebrated its fifth anniversary with international film stars, elaborate cosplay, gaming tournaments and one of the region's largest cosplay competitions, drawing thousands of visitors to Kazakhstan's capital. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/09/roman-shipwreck-with-hundreds-of-amphorae-found-off-sicily http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/09/roman-shipwreck-with-hundreds-of-amphorae-found-off-sicily Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200 A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of antique amphorae on the seabed. Italy's Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary". http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/08/wedding-at-funchal-cathedral-but-not-cristiano-and-georginas-to-the-disappointment-of-hund http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/08/wedding-at-funchal-cathedral-but-not-cristiano-and-georginas-to-the-disappointment-of-hund Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:45:30 +0200 As British tabloids keep spinning stories about when and where Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are getting married, fans are ever keener to catch a glimpse of a ceremony that keeps proving elusive. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/08/around-34000-fans-attend-kanye-west-concert-at-algarve-stadium http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/08/around-34000-fans-attend-kanye-west-concert-at-algarve-stadium Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:22:40 +0200 After shows were cancelled in the UK, France and Poland, the American rapper finally performed in Portugal on Friday at the Algarve Stadium before 34,000 fans. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/08/amanda-knox-takes-her-story-to-the-edinburgh-fringe-reigniting-old-wounds http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/08/amanda-knox-takes-her-story-to-the-edinburgh-fringe-reigniting-old-wounds Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:23:24 +0200 Nearly two decades after the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy, Amanda Knox is taking to the stage at the Edinburgh Fringe with a one-woman comedy show inspired by her own experience. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/paris-nearly-100000-signatures-against-new-national-assembly-pavilion http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/paris-nearly-100000-signatures-against-new-national-assembly-pavilion Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:36:24 +0200 Plans for a new reception pavilion at the National Assembly face strong opposition, with a petition nearing 100,000 signatures after Paris Council backed relaxed planning rules around the Palais-Bourbon. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/william-orbit-grammy-winning-british-producer-for-madonna-and-blur-dies-aged-69 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/william-orbit-grammy-winning-british-producer-for-madonna-and-blur-dies-aged-69 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:03:14 +0200 The British producer was best known for his work on Madonna's 'Ray Of Light' and Blur's '13', as well as several charting hits like All Saints' hit song 'Pure Shores'. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/disney-need-to-sue-white-house-blasted-over-spider-man-ice-campaign-post http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/disney-need-to-sue-white-house-blasted-over-spider-man-ice-campaign-post Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:56:03 +0200 "Your friendly neighborhood ICE agents." Marvel fans have criticised The White House for using Spider-Man in their latest campaign to promote Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-her-private-hell-nicolas-winding-refns-horny-bore http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/08/07/euronews-cultures-film-of-the-week-her-private-hell-nicolas-winding-refns-horny-bore Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:30:34 +0200 Ten years since his last feature ('The Neon Demon'), the director of 'Drive' and 'Only God Forgives' signs his most vacuous and boring film yet.